Acer 1500 - Manual

Eng lish First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front view 3 Left view 5 Right view 6 Rear view 7 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Indicators 11 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Touchpad 19 Touchpad ba...

English External keyboard 39 External keypad 39 External pointing device 39 USB devices 40 IEEE 1394 Port 41 Printer 42 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Card 43 Miscellaneous options 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 Moving with...

Eng lish Troubleshooting 61 Frequently asked questions 63 Requesting service 66 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 66 Before you call 66 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Notices 73 Index 83

3 Eng lish English A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Liquid-crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Status indicat...

5 Eng lish English Left view # Item Description 1 PC Card slots Support two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). 2 Eject buttons Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slots. 3 3-in-1 card reader Supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC) and Memory Stick (MS) formats. 4 IEEE 1394 port Conne...

Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Right view # Item Description 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Floppy activity indicator Lights up when the floppy is active. 3 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; accepts a 3.5-inch diskette. 4 Floppy disk eject button Push to eject the flopp...

7 Eng lish English Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., ex...

Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

9 Eng lish English Features Performance • The AMD Athlon TM 64 processor 3000+ ~ 3400+. • AMD Hyper Transport technology. • Two memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB (Memory modules are strictly required to be JEDEC compliant). • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Display • The...

11 Eng lish English Indicators Your computer provides an array of six indicators located below the dispaly screen, showing the status of the computer and its components. The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while...

Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Indicators on cover When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled. Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Icon Description Lights up when the computer is on. Ligh...

13 Eng lish English Keyboard The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Lock Key Description Caps Lock When ...

Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the...

Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hot keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release both k...

19 Eng lish English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enab...

21 Eng lish English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other fou...

Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Storage Your computer's all-in-one design offers a variety of data storage options: • The high capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is upgradeable, enabling you to increase your storage capacity in the future. Consult your dealer if you...

23 Eng lish English Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray: • With the computer turned on, press the optical drive eject button. • The tray will be released, and partially popped open. • Gently pull the tray out to its limit. To load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on t...

Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Connectivity options Your computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100...

Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front on both sides of the unit. Volume is adjusted using software, such as Volume Control in Windows, Volume Fn keys, or any other application t...

27 Eng lish English Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility. Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as ...

31 Eng lish English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whene...

Operating on battery power 32 English Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advise...

33 Eng lish English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and c...

35 Eng lish English Power management Your computer features a built-in power management unit that constantly monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, optical drive, p...

39 Eng lish English External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting between the computer's LCD panel and the external display device. See “Hot keys” on page 16 for more inf...

Peripherals and options 40 English USB devices Your computer features four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals. See “External input devices” on page 39, and “Printer” on page 42 for information on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer. Other c...

Peripherals and options 42 English Printer Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions. To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to o...

43 Eng lish English Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features two PC card slots that support two standard Type II or one Type III CardBus (PCMCIA). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability. A variety of PC cards are available, such as flash memory, SRAM, fax/data mod...

45 Eng lish English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery, especially when you travel with your computer. This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move. AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places....

Peripherals and options 46 English Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications demand even more computing power. For this reason, you are able to upgrade key components. Note : Contact your authorized dealer i...

47 Eng lish English 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot (1), and then press down gently until it clicks in place (2). 4 Replace the memory compartment door, and fasten the screw. The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the memory. Hard disk upgrade It is poss...

51 Eng lish English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer, you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Windows to turn off your computer. 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it ...

Moving with your computer 52 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to shut down the operating system. Preparing the computer First, discon...

53 Eng lish English Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop, prepare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives. Loaded media ...

Moving with your computer 54 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location. You might also find it worthw...

55 Eng lish English Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal travel. Remember to take special precautions for air travel. What to take with you It is ad...

59 Eng lish English System software Your computer comes preloaded with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility. • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note : To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. N...

Software 60 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system software settings. Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operating system. Your computer's BIOS includes a built-in...

Troubleshooting 66 English Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW p...

75 Eng lish English FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generat...

Appendix B Notices 76 English Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement s...

77 Eng lish English Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer, declares that this Aspire 1500 series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit www.acer.com/about/certificates/nb for complete documents.) List of Applicable Countr...

Appendix B Notices 78 English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet...

79 Eng lish English APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUITLASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO ...

Appendix B Notices 80 English VAROITUSPäristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. VORSICHT!Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur d...

81 Eng lish English Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Regulatory Notice General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurat...

Appendix B Notices 82 English List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Usage allowed in the countries of European Unio...

83 Eng lish English Index A ACPI 35audio 26 connecting externally 42controlling volume 26troubleshooting 64 B battery pack battery-low warning 34caring for vcharacteristics 31charging 33charging indicator 11checking charge level 33installing 32low conditions 34maximizing life 31optimizing 33removing...